Sports News of Thursday, 1 January 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

AFCON 2025: Nigeria to take on Mozambique in Round of 16

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The Super Eagles will face Mozambique in the last 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

This fixture was confirmed following the conclusion of all the group-stage matches of the tournament on Wednesday, December 31.

The Super Eagles come into the fixture as group winners with a hundred percent record in the tournament, having won all their group-stage matches.

Eric Chelle’s side is also the team with the most goals (8) in the group stage.

Mozambique, on the other hand, come into the clash as one of the best third-place teams.

The game will take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with kick-off slated for 8:00 p.m. WAT.

WDN